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Kông Chro Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

Qui Nhơn- The Ancient Capital of the Cham Empire

Arriving in Qui Nhơn We had been on the bus for just over two hours when Qui Nhơn slowly came into view. There has been an issue with the apartment I had booked in Qui Nhơn. The host informed me that it was unavailable.… continue reading Read More
An Lao Kông Chro Life Qui Nhơn Travel Vietnam

The Edge Of The World and No Airbnb. But Hey At Least There’s Karaoke!

After a wonderful lunch with my newly discovered grandfather-in-law, it was getting time to prepare our departure. It was a couple hours to Qui Nhơn, and I was expecting to sip cocktails on the beach by nightfall. So everyone started to gather their things and load up the car.… continue reading Read More
Kông Chro Life Travel Vietnam

Dining With The Dead – A Story of War, Death and Resurrection.

The Constant Epicurean. Ep. 111, Dining With The Dead. In this edition of the Constant Epicurean we visit Kong Chro, Gia Lai Province for an unexpected meal with my wife's grandfather. A man thought to be dead for decades. Read More
An Lao Kông Chro Life Travel Vietnam

Ascending the Dragon – A Journey into the Central Highlands

An Unexpected Start It was early when I woke up to the gentle rapping of rain on the metal roof. Just above the light fixture that sits high up in the room a gecko sat perched above the window. I had no doubt he had posted above the window most of the night.… continue reading Read More
An Lao Da Nang Travel Vietnam

Run Through The Jungle – Returning To An Lao

Preparing for Departure I finally fell asleep sometime after 4 this morning and awoke to the sun coming through the glass backsplash in the kitchen. It was just after 7 and though I had only slept a few hours I felt surprisingly refreshed.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Food Jet Lag Life Travel

I Saw It First – Adjusting To Life In the Future.

It is 1:53am in Da Nang on November the 14th. It is 1:53 pm on November 13th in Atlanta. I actually tried this time to prepare for jet lag and try and adjust before I arrived. I landed at about 7 am in Da Nang on the 13th and had slept most of both flights.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang Life Travel

“And Search For Her As For Hidden Treasures”

Reflections In Da Nang I once spent many months in captivity reading every object that contained letters. Discarded bottles, faded papers, the rusted signs of commands that dotted the landscape. Language gives us meaning and those that desire understanding crave it.… continue reading Read More
Doha, Qatar Travel

My Limbo, Transit through Hamad International Airport.

It’s always a strange feeling sitting here in Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. First of all It’s a beautiful place. It’s the kind of place where the floor is never soiled and each bathroom stall is cleaned between each and every use.… continue reading Read More
the world's dirty secret
Life Travel

The World’s Dirty Secret – Turning 41

Contemplation The world’s dirty secret, turning 41. Today, or by the time I finish editing this, yesterday I turned 41. I had made a promise to myself that I would make 2019, the majority of my 40 year, memorable. I feel that I have accomplished that.… continue reading Read More
Atlanta Blog Food Georgia Life Travel

A Stellar Arrangement

I’ve spent much of the past week working on a new project. Building travel guides piece by piece. First for Atlanta and then for the rest of the world. I expect it to be the beginning of another chapter in exploration and chronicles of my life.… continue reading Read More
History Kentucky Life Travel

The Greatest of These is Charity

The Journey It was still dark when we gathered in the little country Church parking lot on the morning of Sunday October 6th. Our delegation included 7 adults and 6 youth. Mr. Ed, not the horse mind you, brought a mobile shop filled with everything including but not limited to a miter box, gloves, both latex and work, a compressor, nail guns, staple guns, various staples, nails and screws, several ladders, a table, a grill, trash bags, tool bags filled with an ascundry of screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers, pry bars, bits, drills, screw guns, chainsaws, work lights and pretty much any and everything required to both supply and feed a work crew at just about any job site.… continue reading Read More
California Food History Life San Diego Travel

Floating Museums Old and New, OB Street Market and Late Night Brews

Before we begin, I must make a few confessions. This morning’s early events are a bit foggy. For you see, yesterday ended after Imperial beach, but I can’t seem to remember all of the evening. It began at Urban Leaf and ended when I woke up.… continue reading Read More
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